'LOVE IN LOCKDOWN' EPISODE 17: EASTER WEEKEND

                                                       

HAPPY EASTER WEEKEND!

Despite Easter being a Christian festival and holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus, it’s no secret that the annual return of Easter eggs sparks excitement for all. An investment that many look forward to, religious or not.

Over 80 million boxed Easter eggs are sold in the UK every year, it’s evident that they are an extremely popular purchase. Crème Eggs are Cadbury’s most popular, over 500 million are made each year and about two thirds of that are enjoyed in the UK. They’re a global sensation at Easter time.

This year, Easter weekend falls on the 4th April. When amid the ongoing pandemic and unable to socialise with those we care for face to face, it’s another Easter where restrictions may result in the inability to gift an Easter egg or meet with a host of friends or family in person. But that doesn’t mean Easter will not be celebrated.

Here are some things you could try over the weekend to relax and celebrate:

1) Garden Easter Egg Hunt: Hide some little Easter Eggs around the garden and get the rest of your family or anyone you live with to find them!

2) Watch a film: Streaming platforms including Netflix and Amazon Prime provide a variety of films to enjoy. But alongside that, television channels are airing some great films over the weekend that you could watch.

Saturday: 

ITV2
Nanny Mcphee - 1:10pm
Despicable Me - 3:15pm
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - 5:20pm
Wonder Woman - 8pm
Channel 5:
Big Momma's House - 1:30pm
The Emoji Movie - 3:25pm

Sunday:

ITV:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - 3:20pm
21 Jump Street - 10:20pm
ITV2:
Hop - 1:20pm
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - 3:15pm
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - 7:25pm
Channel 4:
The Simpsons Movie - 3:40pm
Grease - 5:55pm
Channel 5:
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 4:10pm

Monday:

ITV2:
Hop - 10:30am
Despicable Me - 4pm
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - 6:05pm
Channel 5:
Sense and Sensibility - 2:15pm

3) Easter Bake or brunch: Bake or cook some Easter themed goodies to enjoy! You could make some Easter themed cookies, cakes or some traditional hot cross buns.

Check out: BBC Good Food Brunch, BBC Good Food Desserts and BBC Kid's Easter Recipes

4) Easter Crafts: Get artsy and make some Easter themed decorations or art: cut and stick, knit, sew and build. You could even decorate your Easter eggs with sprinkles or extra goodies before eating them, or buy some non-edible ones to paint, dye and decorate.

5) Go for a walk or a picnic: Enjoy a lovely stroll, go to a nearby park for a walk or to sit down and enjoy an outdoors picnic.

6) Play an Easter Game: You could purchase one or alternatively games like Easter themed Bingo, Egg and Spoon Race or 'Pin the tail on the bunny' can be created from scratch at home.

7) Zoom: Use Zoom to bring friends and family together, you could host a virtual Easter egg hunt or quiz.

However you choose to enjoy your weekend, I hope you have a egg-cellent time!

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